The Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Brawijaya (FILKOM UB) has established an interesting international collaboration by inviting Prof. Victor Kryssanov from Ritsumeikan University, Japan, to give a guest lecture on Thursday (14/9/2023). In addition, this guest lecture activity also collaborated with the Global Software Engineering class at Ritsumeikan University and the Nuremberg Institute of Technology, Germany. In this class, students from three universities will collaborate on a joint Software Engineering (RPL) project on the topic of Smart Tourism.
Besides the collaboration of the three universities, this activity also involved the Communication and Informatics Service (Diskominfo) and Malang City Youth, Sports and Tourism Service (Disporapar). Visit of Prof. Kryssanov provided valuable experience for FILKOM students, especially for Computer Science Master’s Study Program students, where he delivered several materials regarding RPL.
Prof. Kryssanov explained developments in the world of software engineering and how this technology can be applied to improve tourism experiences. He shares insights on effective software development methods, smart project management, and the importance of collaborating on technology-based projects.
In the discussion session that took place after the guest lecture, Professor Kryssanov interacted directly with the enthusiastic participants. He answered various questions and provided valuable input on how FILKOM UB can contribute to the Smart Tourism project which is currently developing, especially in Malang City.
Of course, a visit from Prof. Kryssanov received a positive response from the Head of the Master of Computer Science Study Program, Sabriansyah Rizqika Akbar, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D.
“Visit from Prof. Victor Kryssanov provides an extraordinary opportunity for FILKOM UB students and lecturers to deepen their understanding of RPL and its application in Smart Tourism projects. “This is also a positive step in strengthening FILKOM UB’s international cooperation in the field of computer science,” said Sabriansyah.
After that, in the discussion session, Prof. Kryssanov was accompanied by Ir. Tri Astoto Kurniawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D. and Dr. Eng. Budi Darma Setiawan, S.Kom., M.Cs. (FILKOM) as well as several student representatives and the Diskominfo and Disporapar Malang city.
It is hoped that this collaboration between FILKOM UB and Ritsumeikan University will open the door for further cooperation in developing tourism technology in Indonesia, especially in Malang City, which is increasingly important in facing the era of digital tourism.[drn/ UB PR/ Trans. Iir]
